Nail Art Assignment - Range

For one of our college coursework assignments we have to create different designs demonstrating techniques we've learned so far including water marbling, stripes, rhinestones, glitter, paint marbling and flowers.

Here is my effort...

Manicures - Standard, Luxury & Deluxe!

We've been busy learning how to do manicures at college. Have I ever been for a manicure myself? No is the answer to that. Why? I'm not sure to be honest. Is there any call these days for a manicure? I'm not so sure. Where I live it seems that acrylic and gel nails are all people want.

It's been great learning all the different techniques such as using the dual tool, nippers and buffer. My polish application still needs work - I believe your only as good as the products you are using. So far, I'm finding that my Sinful colours are coming out on top although their French pink is awful and very streaky. My China Glaze polishes are a little watery, the bright colours need 3 coats and the actual brush leaves a lot to be desired. I have a couple of OPI polishes but these too are not ticking all my boxes. Their new thicker brushes are my favourite to work with although some colours are really thick or need 3 coats. Is there a perfect polish brand out there? I'm yet to find out but will keep searching.

Now, back to manicures. This is how we structure the differences between them at college:

Standard - Includes File & Shape, Cuticle Work & Polish Application

Luxury - As above but also includes ex-foliation and a massage

Deluxe - As above but also includes a heated treatment such as Paraffin Wax or Heated Mitts

So far, I enjoy doing the deluxe treatment with a hand mask placed in heated mitts. My guinea pigs clients really enjoy this element of the service the most so far.

I had my first assessment on Tuesday and decided to do a deluxe mani plus nail art so I could get two of them out the way and I'm pleased to say I passed them both! It was a little scary as not only was my tutor keeping a close eye on what I was doing but I had a complete stranger in so it really felt like my first proper client. I didn't have a plan for the nail art so free'styled as I went. It was a little stressful as I only had 30 mins to get it done. Next time I will be more prepared!

I forgot to take pics on my camera but my client very kindly sent me these via her phone:

Tell me, do you like going for manicures?